Colds are prone to occur during seasonal changes. Many infants with a cold may experience a series of abnormalities. These abnormal symptoms mainly include cough, fever, etc. Parents may be worried about their baby catching a cold, but in fact, they only need to strengthen their care. So, what should I do if my baby has a cold of 37.4?
A cold of 37.4 degrees Celsius in a baby indicates a fever, but in terms of temperature, it is not very high and belongs to a low-grade fever. A baby with a cold of 37.4 degrees does not need medication, but if the body temperature rises, physical methods can be used to cool the baby down. If the baby has a cold of 37.4 degrees, but other aspects of the body are normal, it is recommended that parents strengthen observation and give the baby more water to drink, especially warm water.
Pay attention to heat dissipation when a baby has a cold of 37.4 degrees, and do not add clothes or cover the baby with thick blankets. During nursing, warm water can be used to gently wipe the baby's entire body. Alcohol can also be used for wiping, with the alcohol content preferably controlled at around 40 degrees. These measures can help babies cool down.
In addition to cooling down, it is also necessary to observe whether there are any other abnormalities when a baby has a cold of 37.4 degrees. If a baby's cold is only a low-grade fever, everything else is normal. Give babies more warm water to keep them warm and allow them to rest more. If a baby has a cold of 37.4 degrees and is accompanied by abnormal symptoms such as coughing, it is necessary to give the baby some cold medicine.
